Hi all, The most fun team competition, USIST, is here again. This is a great combination af a team judo competition and a great judo social among all the university club which is not to be missed! If you are interested send me the usual: name, licence number, d.o.b., weight (category and current) and grade ASAP! The deadline for entries is THIS FRIDAY! (Sorry about late notice, but due to illness and deadlines I didn't manage this earlier). See further details below and in the attachment. Event Date: 15th March 2014 Venue: Tapton School, Darwin Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5RG Format: The competition will be fought by teams consisting of 4 men and 2 women. The team composition is as follows: Men: 1 x Under 73kg; 1 x Under 81; 1 x Under 90kg; 1 x Over 90kg. Women: 1 x Under 57kg; 1 x Over 57kg. Players are given the option to be weighed either on the day or the night before (Friday 15th). Rules: The competition will be fought in pools followed by compound knockout with repechage (time permitting) under IJF and BJA rules. All contests will be 4 minutes duration for both men and women. Eligibility: Universities are allowed to bring as many teams as they wish, as well as reserve competitors. There is no grade restriction on this event. Reserves may fight in their category, or the one above. All players must hold a valid in-date licence from a recognised National Governing Body. No Licence, no competition. Entry Fee: If possible, please send payment in advance; however exceptions can be made if there is no alternative. Team Fee £75 Per Person £20 We ask that all team fees are paid in advance, and the individual fees are paid either in advance or on the day. If you are unable to pay the team fee in advance please let me know via email. The team fee covers the cost for each team to compete. A team may register as many players as desired. Additionally, a fee of £20 is required for each person (including competitors, reserves, coaches or spectators). The fee includes participation in the competition, food throughout Saturday (including evening meal) and breakfast on Sunday, party on Saturday night (includes entry to boat race, and night club entry) and overnight accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights. Cheers, -Juuso-